2017 has seen a big change in direction for Progressive and to sum up the year in a few words really isn’t doing justice to the time the staff have put in.

This year we have managed to open, not only our office in Broome, to support the Skills for Education and Employment Program (SEE Program), but we have managed to lease and refurbish a premises in Perth that will allow for the facilitation of various types of training. The tireless work of our Company Directors; Geoff and Kris Feddersen have seen an extremely conveniently placed building in Burswood, transform into what will now become our firm base for the group training of Glass and Glazing apprentices. The building also has the facilities to double as a training / learning centre for other ventures such as the AS1288 Standard presentation that Progressive Training will be facilitating in conjunction with AGGA (Australian Glass and Glazing Association), set to commence early next year.  With a dedicated workshop space, office space and training room ready to go for 2018, we will be able to look at broadening our horizons and getting back to what Progressive once was able to offer our clients, which is access to quality training facilities in the Perth Metropolitan area.

During a recent course for Safety Representatives, the Senior Inspector for the Midwest Region Mr Paul Larney was invited by course trainer Bill Belson to address the class and share his experience, wisdom and expertise. His thought provoking approach to safety and real stories challenged the participants thinking about the role of a Safety Representative and how best to carry out the function.

Paul has had 21 years experience in the safety field across several states of Australia. Progressive Training really appreciate his willingness to drop by and share of his front line experience and perspective.

 With 2016 well and truly in full swing, it is nice to take a moment to write a short article for Newsline to reflect on some of the achievements for 2015.

For me personally, 2015 saw Progressive Training continue to upskill numerous people across the region and within Geraldton, specifically in the fields of Management and Work Health and Safety. Several public courses were run throughout the year with all producing great results.

Equipment and High Risk Training
If you are looking for EWP, CV Crane, Forklift, Confined Space, Working at Heights or Excavator training call us now!  Training can be delivered at our premises in Geraldton or on-site at the client’s premises to suit business needs.  Call us now on 9964 9497 for further information.

As 2016 is well and truly underway, so are our courses. Why not take a look at a few courses Progressive Training has to offer and the dates these courses will be running in the up coming months.

The end of another busy and challenging year approaches – time seems to disappear all too quickly these days!
On a quick reflection of the ‘year that was’, I recall some highlights …

• The transition of our Resource and Infrastructure trainers and resources to the new RII Training Package. This turned out to be a mammoth task, but we successfully completed this exercise in good time. Just as we sat back to breathe a sigh of relief, Skills DMCnotified us just this week;
  

 
Skills DMC is pleased to announce that the standing of the RII Resources and Infrastructure  Industry   Training Package (RII Training Package) has been further enhanced through its 1 December 2015    endorsement by the Australian Industry and Skills Committee.” 

So, here we go again!

As mentioned in the September edition of ‘Newsline’, a flurry of activity ably led by Geoff Feddersen and Graem Watts to update our confined space entry and working at heights training facility as well as the purchase of some new equipment was underway. Everything went to plan and as you can see by the photos, the results are very pleasing.  If you are looking for EWP, CV Crane, Forklift, Confined Space, Working at Heights or Excavator training call us now!

Progressive Training (WA) Pty Ltd is excited to announce the availability of three Polymer Welding units of competency.  The skill set includes - 

• PMBWELD301B Butt weld polyethylene plastic pipelines
• PMBWELD302B Electro fusion weld polyethylene pipelines
• PMBWELD309B Weld plastic using extrusion techniques